a m o l p i D d ce n a v d A e h t What is ? y t i l a t i p s o in H The Advanced Diploma is a new qualification offered alongside A levels and Advanced Apprenticeships. By 2011, there will be seventeen Diploma subjects available in England.
The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality is usually a two-year full-time qualification for young people aged 16 and over. It introduces students to an industry that is a major player in both the UK and the international market, and gives them hands-on experience of key activities ranging from management to customer service. The Diploma also helps students develop other valuable skills such as working independently, managing their own time and working as part of a team.
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? t n e r e f f i d How is it The Advanced Diploma offers a unique blend of theoretical study and practical learning, and allows students to learn in a work-related setting – both real and simulated. Because it has been developed with employers and universities, the learning is put in context, and captures the relevance – and excitement – of the subject. The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality gives students an insight into an exciting industry that thrives on lifestyle, and helps them develop their thinking, questioning, creative and communication skills. It also equips them 02
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with the knowledge and understanding to take on different roles, providing the kind of flexibility that employers are often looking for. Unlike other qualifications that focus on sector-specific skills in isolation, the Diploma has a cross-disciplinary approach. This way, students learn to apply their skills in various business and organisational settings and get a good idea of their career options. The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality gives students a fully-rounded education. It provides them with the skills they need for further study or future employment in many areas, and doesn’t necessarily have to lead to a career or university course in the sector.